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Code of Conduct for Umpires

DEFINITIONS

Appeal Commission: A panel of three persons appointed by BCCI to perform the functions assigned to the Appeal Commission under the Code of Conduct.

BCCI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India.

BCCI Honorary The person, from time to time, holding the office of BCCI Honorary Secretary.Secretary

Code of Conduct: This Code of Conduct as the same may be amended from time to time by BCCI.

Code of Conduct for Players and Team The IPL Code of Conduct for Players and Team Officials as amended fromOfficials: time to time by BCCI.

Commission: The IPL Code of Behaviour Committee established by BCCI to perform the functions of the Commission under the Code of Conduct.

Franchisee: An entity which owns and operates a Team.

IPL Chief Operating The person appointed by BCCI from time to time to act as Chief Operating Officer: Officer (or his/her designee).

IPL Event: Any event or function taking place in relation to the League which is designated by BCCI as an official event or function including, without limitation, any opening ceremonies/concerts, closing ceremonies, opening dinners, closing dinners, press conferences, interviews, press launches, receptions, award dinners or ceremonies, promotional events and development clinics.

League: The Twenty20 cricket league (known at the date of adoption of this Code of Conduct as the Pepsi Indian Premier League) which has been established by BCCI and which shall take place in March/April/May of each year (or such other time as may be determined by BCCI).

Match: Any cricket match in the League including for the avoidance of doubt the Play-Off Matches.

Operational Rules: The operational rules adopted by BCCI relating to the League, as amended by BCCI from time to time.

Play-Off Matches: The matches which take place at the end of the regular League season to determine the winner, runner-up, third and fourth placed teams in the League.

Referee: A person appointed by BCCI and empowered to act as the referee in respect of any Match.